Terminal Camping Priority Handling After Zone or State Changes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication terminals face errors in camping due to the direct use of camping configuration parameters that are not applicable after zone or state changes, affecting performance.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that allow terminals to perform camping without using camping priority parameters that are inapplicable to new zones or states, and optionally delete such parameters, switching to normal camping if necessary.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the terminal directly uses the camping configuration parameter before moving or switching, then the operation is simple, but the camping is prone to errors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamping operation simplicityVSAvoidcamping accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The network side performs preliminary action by determining and indicating applicable camping configuration parameters before the terminal moves or switches zones/states. The network side proactively provides updated parameters in advance (through system information or dedicated signaling) so the terminal is ready with correct parameters before camping is needed, preventing errors while maintaining simple terminal operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Loss of time

If the terminal uses the camping priority parameter from the first zone or state, then the parameter is readily available, but it is inapplicable to the second zone or state

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter acquisition timeVSAvoidparameter applicability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The network side provides feedback about which camping configuration parameters are applicable to the current zone or state. Through system information or dedicated signaling, the network side communicates parameter applicability status to the terminal, enabling the terminal to select appropriate parameters quickly without trial-and-error, thus reducing time loss while ensuring reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If the terminal performs camping without checking parameter applicability, then the process is fast, but camping errors occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamping speedVSAvoidcamping correctness
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The network side performs preliminary action by determining and indicating applicable camping configuration parameters before the terminal needs to camp. This advance preparation ensures the terminal has correct parameters ready, enabling fast camping execution without correctness-checking overhead at the terminal side.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The network side provides feedback about parameter applicability through system information or dedicated signaling. This feedback mechanism allows the terminal to quickly identify applicable parameters without performing complex checks, maintaining high camping speed while ensuring correctness through network-provided applicability information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12389289B2Camping method, apparatus and terminal
Publication Date: 2025.08.12 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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AI summary

A camping method, an apparatus, and a terminal are provided. The method includes: executing a first event, where the first event includes the terminal moving from a first zone to a second zone, or the terminal switching from a first state to a second state; and when a first camping priority parameter of the terminal is inapplicable to the second zone or the second state, performing first camping in the second zone or the second state, where the first camping does not use the first camping priority parameter, and the first camping priority parameter includes: a camping priority parameter used by the terminal in the first zone, or a camping priority parameter used by the terminal in the first state.